Welcome to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 472 San Diego

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (VVA) is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families (www.vva.org). VVA Chapter 472 is the San Diego County chapter which serves this region's Vietnam era veterans.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OBSERVANCES MAY 25-27

Please join us to honor and remember the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice on Behalf of a most grateful Nation

Veterans Museum & Memorial Center 2115 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA.

May 25-27 2013 “Reading of the Names”

May 25 2013 Candlelight Vigil 7pm

May 27 2013 – Memorial Day Observed - See Full Slate of Events

County of San Diego and VVA 472 Offering Veterans Benefits Services in San Diego

Location: Veteran Museum and Memorial Center 2115 Park Blvd. San Diego Calif. (Lower level). In beautiful Balboa Park, the old Navy chapel. Time: Mondays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Contact Information: Donald Barnard (858) 505-6432 (619) 395-2695 Cell

assistance for san diego /  north county veteran homeowners

“We are looking for a few veteran homeowners”

Veterans 360, Habitat for Humanity and The Home Depot Foundation wants to support local veteran homeowners in need of critical house repair.

If you know any veterans (honorably discharged, single income below $45K and family income between $51K/$69K) we want to hear from them. We are especially interested in offering refurbishment/repair services to veterans who need enhancements to their homes due to warrior disability or increased family size. With up to $15,000 in materials the range of work can be quite substantial.

For more information please visit this website. There are a limited amount of awards and they are strictly first come, first qualified, first “served”. VR Rick J. Collins Co-Founder & Executive Director Veterans 360 Office: 858.461.4946 Cell: 949.933.5142

Recent Chapter Activities

Wreaths at Rosecrans
  barnard  Veterans Day 2012
Wreaths at Miramar Nat'l Cemet VVA472 Elections Veteran's Day

Vet-O-Gram!              

 May 2, 2013

Dear Members and Associates,

   It is a pleasure to serve as President of the Chapter 472 for the new term. I do appreciate all the support and kindness of my fellow comrade in arms. You can rest assure that I will do my best with the support of the Officers and Board to continue the work we set out to do.

   The Massing of the Colors is this Saturday, May 4. We will meet at the VMMC at eight am for some practice, coffee and some donuts. We will walk over to the Organ Pavilion for the 10 am practice and ceremonies that will include about forty other Color Guards from around the County. Do come over as the Vietnam Veteran is being honored. It is a very colorful event and a beautiful day is predicted for the 11 am start.

   Memorial Day Observed will be held beginning with the Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, May 25th at 7 pm. A dinner will be served in the main chapel with the vigil following. This of course follows the entire Saturday of the Reading of the Names. On Sunday, VVSD will do the honors on the reading of the names. Memorial Day Observed will be held on Monday, May 27, beginning with the Color Guard entry at 9am. We look forward to a good turnout.

   The Chapter will present two scholarships to two worthy children and grand children of Vietnam Veterans on May 18, our next meeting. A light lunch and refreshment will be served and we look forward to seeing our members in this the beginning of an administration that will concentrate on Grants that will benefit the Chapter's endeavors in assisting our veterans from all eras.
   Do check out us at vva472.org. There were 20,000 hits on the site in March. A new record. Again, thank you for your service and Welcome Home. A list of all Officers, Board and those in charge of the various Committees will be distributed for your information.

Sincerely, Sal Pellerito
"IN WAR THERE ARE NO UNWOUNDED SOLDIERS"

 

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